Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager Food Manufacturing | Leicester / Leicestershire Some engineering environments genuinely stand out from the crowd. This is one of them. I've spent time walking around the existing manufacturing operation this week, and the word I've probably used more than any other is WOW.

The level of automation, investment in machinery and overall approach to manufacturing is unlike anything I've personally experienced in food manufacturing. Now, imagine having the opportunity to take ownership of the engineering function at a relatively new, highly automated manufacturing facility, within a business experiencing exceptional growth.

That's exactly what we're looking for. The opportunity We're working with a rapidly growing food manufacturing business that is continuing to invest heavily in its future. The business has recently expanded its manufacturing footprint, with a fourth site planned as part of its ongoing growth strategy.

We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to take ownership of the engineering function at one of its newer manufacturing facilities, approximately two years old. This is an opportunity to develop an established engineering operation, build on the existing foundations and help take the site through its next stage of growth.

The engineering environment Having seen the operation first-hand, there are a few things that genuinely impressed me. Automation: The level of automation across the manufacturing sites is exceptional. Production lines have been designed with significant equipment redundancy, creating a much more resilient manufacturing operation.

Operator-led manufacturing: Operators have an excellent understanding of their machinery and actively contribute to maintaining equipment standards. There's a real culture of ownership throughout the operation. A proactive engineering function: Engineers aren't constantly firefighting.

They have the opportunity to concentrate on breakdown analysis, preventative maintenance, projects and improving equipment reliability. A genuinely impressive working environment: The factory is busy and operating at capacity, but there's a calmness to the operation.

It's a well-organised manufacturing environment without the constant chaos often associated with food production. What will you be responsible for? As Maintenance Manager, you'll take ownership of the site's engineering function, leading the team and driving engineering performance.

This will include: Leading, developing and motivating the engineering team. Developing and implementing the site's engineering strategy. Driving preventative and planned maintenance. Improving equipment reliability, availability and OEE.

Developing a proactive engineering culture. Leading engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with production...

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